Power System Design and Integration Engineer (HWEE) – Wireless Power Division

Apple Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing the wireless charging experience. As a Power System Design and Integration Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge wireless power technologies for a range of innovative products. Your expertise in electrical engineering and problem-solving will be crucial in designing systems that meet rigorous standards and enhance user experience. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values creativity and engineering excellence, making a real impact on the future of technology.

Qualifications

• Solid EE fundamentals with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with communication protocols and low-power embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design wireless power systems meeting high analysis standards.
• Write requirements, specifications, and test plans for hardware and firmware.

Skills

EE fundamentals in analog and digital design

Problem-solving skills

Communication protocols (USB, SPMI, SPI, I2C, UART)

Low-power embedded systems (ARM Core Processors)

Modeling and data analysis (Python, JMP, MATLAB)

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

JMP

MATLAB

Job description

Power System Design and Integration Engineer (HWEE) – Wireless Power Division

We believe the future is powered by Wireless! The mission of the Wireless Power Technology team is to create the world’s best Wireless Charging user experience by inventing state-of-the-art technologies. We develop effortless and safe Wireless Charging designs that are central to Apple’s products, including the iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Our team fosters a collaborative and hands-on environment that promotes engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. We design, develop, and launch next-generation Wireless Power Technologies in Apple products.

Description

You will be developing and designing wireless power systems, meeting high standards for analysis and manufacturing discipline. You will work with cross-functional teams to pass all specifications and requirements necessary to ship a product. Responsibilities include writing requirements, specifications, and test plans for hardware and firmware; defining factory tests and limits; performing failure analysis and corrective actions; and guiding the development of algorithms, state-transition diagrams, and analysis for various operational regimes. Up to 20% travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid EE fundamentals in both analog and digital design, with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (USB, SPMI, SPI, I2C, UART) and low-power embedded systems, e.g., ARM Core Processors.
• Proficiency in modeling, data collection, analysis, and statistical tools (e.g., Python, JMP, MATLAB).
• Strong communication skills, a team player, and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to make timely design trade-offs.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a relevant EE field. For students or recent graduates, please include your overall GPA in your CV.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in system definition, integration, architecture, prototyping, and validation.
• Experience working with cross-functional firmware partners; direct coding and algorithm design experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of power electronics and wireless charging technologies.
• Relevant industry experience, especially with high-volume products from concept to mass production.